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Press Release: P.E. (Polyethylene) Bead Replacement Options from McKinley Resources

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Guest Author — Leave a Comment

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PRESS RELEASE

Dallas, Texas. – McKinley Resources provides high quality, natural, and biodegradable apricot seed powder, walnut shell and corn meal grown in the United States. These materials are a part of McKinley’s WNS Walnut Shell product line and they all make an excellent alternative to polyethylene-based exfoliants, which have been banned by many cosmetic manufactures and suppliers. McKinley Resources will supply each of its WNS Walnut Shell product line items in their natural form or in an irradiated (sterilized) form, which will give the material a nearly indefinite shelf life with no microbiological growth.

McKinley Resources is positioned to help manufacturers and suppliers with products that are friendlier to the environment. This is a major reason why our WNS Walnut Shell product line has become so popular with manufacturers both domestically and internationally. To learn more about our WNS Walnut Shell product line please review the items below:

Apricot Seed Powder 40/60 (Irradiated) Cosmetic Grade

Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca) Seed Powder
Definition:
Apricot Seed Powder are granules prepared from crushed apricot shells. The shells have a hard fibrous material ideal as a gentle, natural exfoliate which assists with the removal of dead skin cells. Its grit is a soft abrasive that is extremely durable, angular & multi-faceted.

Application:
Apricot Seed Powder is a great exfoliant when added to scrubs, bath salts, or a mild abrasive exfoliant to remove dry and dead cells. In addition, Apricot Seed Powder is added to soap and sieves because it provide exfoliating factor to soaps, salves, scrubs and more to restore a healthy & vibrant glow to the skin.

Corn Meal (Irradiated) Cosmetic Grade

Corn Gluten Meal
Definition:
McKinley Resources’ Corn Meal is an off-white powder irradiated to reduce the bioburden; a common obstacle when using off- the-shelf and/or FCC grade material.

Application:
Corn Meal is added to facial, body, and hand scrubs to act as a mild abrasive exfoliant. In addition, Corn Meal by McKinley Resources can be irradiate (sterilized) to kill bacteria and improve shelf life. It is a natural alternative from synthetic polyethylene or other aggressive exfoliants.

Walnut Shell 35/60 & 40/100 (Irradiated) Cosmetic Grade

Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder
Definition:
Walnut Shell is the shell or half shell of a walnut. The name walnut derives from the Old English word wealhhnutu, which literally means “foreign nut.” McKinley Resources WNS Walnut Shells are dust free, non-corrosive, and lightweight, which can enhance manufacturer productivity and environmental friendliness.

Application:
Walnut Shell is prepared from finely crushed walnut shells. The shells have a hard fibrous material ideal as a gentle, natural exfoliant, which assists with the removal of dead skin cells. Its grit is a soft abrasive that is extremely durable, angular & multi-faceted.

About McKinley Resources, Inc.

McKinley Resources, Inc. is located in Dallas, Texas. McKinley Resources is a supplier of over-the-counter active ingredients, cosmetic specialty chemicals, and flavors. We focus on providing solutions for anti-aging, anti-inflammation, cellular re-generation, anti-glycation, and moisturization. For over 10 years, McKinley Resources has supplied cosmeceutical, nutraceutical & HI&I manufacturers with quality ingredients for their finished goods. In addition, McKinley Resources in a proud member of the Southwest Society of Cosmetic Chemist. To learn more about McKinley Resources please visit our website at www.mckinleyresources.com or email us info@mckinleyresources.com.

McKinley Resources
P.O. Box 810472
Dallas, Texas 75381
972.620.9730
Fax: 972.421.1860

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